SOLIDWORKS Visualize Benchmarks

To aid in your graphics card purchasing decisions, we’ve assembled the following table of render performance across commonly used NVIDIA GPUs with SOLIDWORKS Visualize. This table illustrates the expected performance results you can achieve on the tested GPUs. In these tests, the only variable was the GPU configuration – all project settings and other computer hardware remained constant. Use this table to compare render performance and invest in your ideal GPU configuration.

Click here to download the same Visualize benchmark project we used to conduct this same test your machine. The project is already set up to render – don’t change the camera, lighting or any other setting in order to achieve consistent results.

The Viewport FPS tests are conducted by selecting the Viewport resolution noted at the top of the column and enabling Accurate mode. Look at the bottom of the screen in the HUD – when the Viewport reaches 500 passes, note the ‘Passes per second.’

The “Offline Render” tests are conducted by setting your render to the resolution below, choosing Accurate with 500 passes and JPG format. When the render completes, note the time to completion (minutes:seconds).

Please note: testing the same hardware with newer versions of Visualize and NVIDIA driver will result in faster performance, due to efficiency gains from latest Iray version.

*These tests were conducted in GPU-only mode, so the CPU has no bearing on the performance results. Conduct your tests in GPU-only mode as well.